Decorating

Real estate agents and home owners have been using staging techniques for years: by creating an atmosphere that a buyer can easily picture herself in, it’s easier to sell a property. The same techniques can be used to quickly sublet an apartment. With just a few changes, you’ll find that your apartment is much easier […]

The only thing that shouldn’t be scary about your Halloween party is decorating. If you’ve outgrown your childhood decor consisting of that ubiquitous bright orange plastic pumpkin and CD playing Monster Mash, then it’s time to upgrade to adult decorations. If your apartment is small, you can still get festive with a bit of creativity. […]

Creating an exercise space in your apartment requires little or no space at all, and provides the added benefit of possibly being more cost efficient than joining a gym. Being able to exercise in your apartment also puts an end to the procrastination of going to the gym. Large Spaces Not Required For those of […]

Apartment decorating for a new baby is exciting, but can be overwhelming for new parents. With the great tips and ideas provided in this article, decorating the nursery and child proofing will be a cinch. Arrange Furniture for Ease of Movement Before you start decorating the baby’s room, make sure that you have purchased all […]

Most people aren’t in a position to change out every stick of their furniture each year just to keep up with decorating trends. But taking a lead from those trends — especially the hot colors for the next year — can spark some great decorating ideas. Have you been considering swapping out a few of […]

If you’re decorating your apartment, consider skipping the furniture stores. Garage sales offer some great opportunities to find good furniture at low costs. And while you can find some amazing pieces that just need a little repair work, you can also find furniture, art and other decorative items that are practically new.

Is your living room looking a little, oh, I don’t know, drab? Does it somehow feel incomplete? Or perhaps your dining room table just isn’t doing the room justice on its own? Your apartment could be suffering from a rare condition known as Lackofrugitis. It’s okay if you’ve never heard of it; the main thing is that you are now aware of it.

Do you live in an apartment where a dishtowel can double as an area rug? Is it impossible for you to have a television larger than 13″ because you’re already sitting too close to it? When you go to purchase new living room furniture, do you find yourself looking in the toy section? It can be a sad state of affairs when the only chair you can fit into your living room is a child’s Spongebob Squarepants chair!

Unless you’ve just signed a lease in a luxury apartment building, your first look at your new place may be a disappointment. Countless renters have opened their new front doors to find yellowing and peeling paint, scuff marks and stains on the walls or a hideous paint job in the bedroom. A few calls to the landlord or maintenance company may solve the problem. If you’ve just signed a lease with an unresponsive owner or want an unconventional look for your walls, you may be tempted to paint the apartment yourself. Here are some things to think about before you take the plunge.